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Sen. Dick Durbin Backs Paul Vallas In Mayoral Runoff As Race Enters Final Week

The powerful Democratic senator's endorsement comes as Vallas has faced attacks over whether he is actually a Republican and holds conservative views.

West Loop

As Antisemitic Attacks Hit Record High, Chicago Jewish Groups Fight Back By Empowering Communities

Chicago saw 47 reported incidents of anti-Jewish hate last year, compared to 37 in 2021, according to the Anti-Defamation League.

Citywide

Air Taxi To O’Hare Will Allow Chicago Travelers To Skip Traffic On The Kennedy

The city's first air taxi plans to launch in 2025. Company officials say the cost will be competitive with a rideshare between Downtown and the airport.

O'Hare

Police Search For Driver Who Killed Man In Fulton Market Hit-And-Run 

A Mercedes-Benz driver hit and killed a 26-year-old man early Saturday, police said.

West Loop

Who Wanted To Move Taste Of Chicago From Grant Park? Park District Hides Details In Public Records

Block Club sought to find out who made key decisions about Taste, but nearly all of the 121 pages of emails were fully redacted.

Citywide

23 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Wine Fest, Shamrock Shuffle, A Pozole Cookoff And More

You can also shop at a farmers market, watch a Double Dutch competition and check out a Woman's History Month art show.

Citywide

Greektown Starbucks Joins Nationwide Strike For Better Pay And Hours As Union Vote Nears

Workers at two Edgewater shops and a shop in West Ridge also took to picket lines Wednesday. Seven Starbucks locations have unionized in Chicago.

West Loop

Green City Market Is Back This Spring In Lincoln Park And West Loop

The Green City Market locations will have new and returning vendors selling greens, root veggies, chicken, pork and other fresh food.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Upscale Cocktail Lounge The Pearl Club Will Replace Emmit’s Irish Pub In River West

The Pearl Club is set to open in the next few weeks. The space is intended to convey "old-world elegance" reminiscent of London's cocktail scene with a modern twist to fit Chicago, officials said.

West Loop

Lollapalooza 2023 Lineup Announced: Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers & More

ODESZA, Lana Del Rey, Karol G, The 1975 and Tomorrow X Together are also set to headline.

Downtown

Questions Shadow These Items From Renowned Art Institute Of Chicago Collection

Chicago art mavens James and Marilynn Alsdorf amassed their collection during an era where standards were looser than they are today. Now, the origins of more than a dozen objects they acquired face scrutiny.

Citywide

Lucia Lucas, History-Making Transgender Opera Singer, Returns To Chicago For Lyric Opera Debut

Lucas, a 2009 Roosevelt University alumna, is starring in "Four Portraits," one of three stories that highlights societal challenges.

Downtown

Nepal Wants A Sacred Necklace Returned. But The Art Institute Of Chicago Still Keeps It On Display

Questions about the origins and ownership of some Asian artifacts in a key collection at the Art Institute have cast doubt on the museum’s commitment to keeping its galleries free of stolen antiquities.

Downtown

Chicagohenge 2023 Is Dazzling Chicagoans. Here’s How You Can See It This Week

PHOTOS: There's still time to enjoy the Chicagohenge phenomena this week.

Downtown

‘Golden Girls’ Fan Convention Returns To Chicago After Going Viral In 2022

Featured events include a disco dance party and a live performance by The Golden Gals featuring Ginger Minj, of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” fame.

River North, Gold Coast, Near North Side

Pitchfork Music Festival Returns To Union Park In July With Headliners The Smile, Big Thief And Bon Iver

Tickets are on sale now, starting at $219 for a three-day ticket and $109 for a one-day ticket.

West Loop

No Bail For Man Accused Of Hitting Cop With Car On DuSable Lake Shore Drive

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is also investigating the incident since the officer discharged a weapon.

Downtown

Whitney Young High School Wins 20th Straight State Academic Decathlon Title, Headed To National Competition

Competing in 10 academic subjects, the decathlon is a rigorous and fun competition students said has given them much-needed social bonding in high school during the pandemic.

West Loop

17 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Stout Fest, Pop-Up Markets, Lucky Charms Brunch And More

A Holi celebration, St. Patrick's Day brunch party and nautical flea market are also on tap.

Citywide

Shedd Aquarium Could Lose Millions Because Of NASCAR Race, Officials Worry As They Ask For Answers

Officials don't know how road closures will impact access to the Shedd during what's usually one of its busiest weekends. Leaders say they are still waiting for key information from NASCAR so they can plan.

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